Erica Berte, Ph.D.

Biographical Statement

A native of Brazil, Berte moved to U.S. after teaching for eight years in the Business Department at Univali University in Brazil and has taught at IUPUC since 2007. As an associate professor of management she teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in international business, organizational behavior and change, and entrepreneurship and innovation. Her areas of research include strategy, innovation, small technology-based firms, cross cultural studies and expatriates. Berte is an expert in writing case studies about local companies. She has several years of experience in developing and delivering executive education.

Education

Ph.D. in Business Administration (University of Sao Paulo, Brazil 2006)

MSc. In Business Administration (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil 2000)

B.S. Accounting (Regional University of Blumenau, Brazil 1995)

B.S. Business Administration (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil 1992)

Ratiu, C.; Lvina, E. and Berte, E., (2011). Matchmaking and the multinational enterprise: How individual motivation and international strategy interact to affect expatriate adjustment. International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 11, 2/3/4.

Berte, E., (2010). The impact of individualism and collectivism on firm’s internal capabilities and external networks. International Journal of Global Management Studies,2,1.

Berte, E. & Erdmann, R.H (1998). From the Production Planning and Control to the Computer Integrated Manufacturing: evolution of the production management. Revista Teoria e Evidência Econômica, 5, 141-155.